ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fibreglass

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fibreglass is a noun meaning Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.

Meaning

Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.

More Meanings

  1. Ellipsis of fibreglass wool.
  2. (ellipsis) A composite material made from fine fibres of spun glass held together with resin.
  3. To apply fibreglass to.

Example Sentences

to fibreglass the hull of a fishing boat

Word Forms

Synonyms for fibreglass

Depending on context, synonyms include glass, fiberglass.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fiberglass, glass, fiber, drink, fibre, fibroline.

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